My next “fresh” read is a return to James Harrington’s Drakin series, with a book that happens between the previously published books. The book stays true to the series but also reads differently…
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Book review: Defiant ruin
My Sci-Fi detour ends with the third – and final – book of Marie Andreas’ Asarlaí wars trilogy, Defiant ruin. And, before you ask, yes, it’s names after a spaceship, as the previous books. Now on to the review…
Continue readingBook review: Victorious dead
My Sci-fi detour, started with the Warrior Wench, continues with the second book, Victorious dead. Which keeps the pace of the first book, being an action-packed and fast-paced story.
Continue readingBook review: Warrior Wench
I’ve made a quick detour from fantasy books, taking up a fast-paced Sci-Fi book that promised lighthearted but serious story. And it worked for me.
Continue readingQuaranCon 2021
An out-of-schedule post! A volunteer-made virtual fantasy convention starts today and runs for 5 days – most (if not all) of the stuff will be broadcasted live on YouTube. More details inside.
Continue readingInspiration: from SF and technology to fantasy
In this post, I’ll look into some cases when Sci-Fi inspired my writing, despite the fact I’m writing fantasy.
Continue readingFiction: Best gear against zombies?
In this post, I’ll take a bit different direction than usual: while related to fantasy and possibly Sci-Fi, I’ll try a realistic look at what gear would be useful in case of zombie apocalypse.
Continue readingBook review: Found in Amber
The sequel to the Sci-Fi romance Lost in Amber (my review) had came out a while ago but I only got to it now. The sequel builds not only on the SF part of the plot but also on the lighthearted writing with many quips and funny moments even when things get dire.
Continue readingBook review: An Empire of Ashes (Drakin #3)
The first book in this loosely-connected series was my first touch of Sci-Fi/Fantasy mix. The second book followed a new set of characters and an old enemy. This one takes place 200 years later, with (almost) all-new cast.
Continue readingSpatial memory, in life and fiction
In this post, I’ll share some thoughts about spatial memory – and how tools of our life (navigation) and in fiction (teleports) affect the ability to find one’s way around.
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